Council of Graduate Students
at The Ohio State University

The Executive Committee

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct the business of CGS between delegate meetings and reports back to the delegate body regarding its actions and progress.
  • Set the agenda for CGS delegate meetings and prepare necessary items (e.g., acts, resolutions, etc.).
  • Select the recipients of the Larry Lewellen Service Awards and the James M. Siddens Award For Distinguished Faculty Advising.
  • Meet at least four times during a semester (though two of these can be canceled during summer term).
  • Work to identify areas where programing and actions for graduate students are needed and coordinate and lead events.

Officers

2025-26 CGS President Sabrina Durso

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25 - 26 CGS President

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Anna Zaitseva

25 - 26 Vice President, Chair Hayes Forum, Chair Organization & Elections

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Adam Tjoelker

25 - 26 Treasurer, CoChair of Grants Administration (Ray Travel Award Subcommittee)

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Kaz Gary

24 - 25 Secretary, CoChair of Grants Administration (Career Development Grant Subcommittee)

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Committee Chairs

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Vacant Chairship

Chair Academic Affairs Committee

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Holly Engel

Chair of Arts & Culture Committee

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Vacant Chairship

Chair Diversity & Inclusion

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Peter Carrera

Chair of Graduate Caucus

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Charlie Mace

Chair of Government Affairs Committee

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Vacant Chairship

Chair Graduate Student Affairs Committee (GSAC)

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Deb Pathak

CoChair of Health, Wellness, & Safety Committee (HWS)

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Luke Van Niel

CoChair of Health, Wellness, & Safety Committee (HWS)

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Lauren Levesque

Chair of Housing & Family Affairs

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Kaustubh Kumar

Chair of International Student Affairs Committee (ISAC)

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Aryn Robinson

CoChair of Membership Wellness Committee

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Bill Wang

Chair of Research & Data Operations Committee (RDO)

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Casey Ortbahn

CoChair of Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility Committee (SERC)

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